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Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The oil-rubbed bronze finish does not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
CERAMICA
CERAMICA
Ceramic is an inorganic non-metallic solid that has been shaped and then hardened by the firing process (heating to high temperatures). Given these objects are made with the essential nature based elements of earth, water and fire, it is no surprise that the art of creating ceramics is an ancient practice throughout the existence of mankind.
The history of handmade Italian ceramics in particular, boasts a long tradition dating back to the 1300s which saw the birth of Majolica (enameled and decorated ceramics by talented Italian ceramists and artists). This love affair for precious grade ceramics, enriched with color is particularly adored in the Tuscan area of Italy. Here, the importance of using ceramics for practical and sculptural beauty has become a cultural tradition, and adorns homes across the globe, from decorative ornaments through to bathware and sanitary fixtures.
Both functional and sculptural, Ceramic is durable, withstands extreme hot and cold temperatures, is easy to clean, hygienic and resistant to stains and discoloration.
Porcelain is a type of ceramic that uses a white clay body and fired at very high temperatures. The surface is smooth and generally translucent. It is used in making functional and non-functional pieces.
We are currently seeing a resurgence of the use of ceramics within the interior design projects which is driven by the trend of the handmade, textural aesthetic that is often achieved in using this material.
TUMBLED BRASS
TUMBLED BRASS
The Tumbled Brass effect and treatment is achieved by placing raw die cast brass products into a tumbler containing small stones about the size of a 5 cent piece. The raw brass products are then ‘tumbled’ to allow the stones to remove unwanted casting marks and to give the brass a unique worn appearance. All of our products begin life as tumbled brass in some way before undergoing other finishing treatments.
Features & Benefits
The tumbled brass finish gives these designs a beautifully worn patina that develops unique characteristics over time. Areas that are touched by hand become lightened and highlighted while areas that are rarely touched darken and oxidise as they age to create a beautiful and unique lustre.
Applications
While the Tumbled Brass finish complements many interior styles, it is particularly suited to organic interior design.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The tumbled bronze products do not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
SATIN BRASS
SATIN BRASS
This finish is achieved using a satin wheel to create a beautiful soft appearance that highlights the natural tone of brass. A lacquer is applied to protect the surface from abrasion or ambient chemicals.
Features & Benefits
This subtle, elegant finish introduces an accent of colour without the glossy effect of polished brass.
Applications
The Satin Brass finish has a beautiful warmth that makes it suitable to residential environments and is applied to our contemporary collection of products as well as some of our classical products. It can be used anywhere for any project as the finish has no limitations.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The finish does not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
POLISHED BRASS
POLISHED BRASS
Brass is polished at high-speed with a polishing wheel until it achieves a glossy, mirror-like finish. A lacquer is applied to protect the surface from abrasion or ambient chemicals.
Features & Benefits
This finish brings out the natural tone of brass and features a beautiful gold-like lustre.
Applications
The Polished Brass has a beautiful warmth that makes it suitable to residential environments and is applied to our contemporary collection of products as well as some of its classical products. It can be used anywhere for any project as the finish has no limitations.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The finish does not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
SATIN NICKEL
SATIN NICKEL
This finish is achieved by plating brass products in nickel and copper, buffing with a satin wheel and applying a lacquer to protect the surface from abrasion or ambient chemicals.
Features & Benefits
Lighter in appearance than brass, Satin Nickel has a contemporary mid warm tone.
Applications
The Satin Nickel finish has a beautiful warmth that makes it suitable to residential environments and is applied to our contemporary collection of products as well as some of our classical products. It can be used anywhere for any project as the finish has no limitations.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The finish does not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
SATIN CHROME
SATIN CHROME
Layers of chrome, copper and nickel are electroplated on top of brass and finished with a satin wheel.
Features & Benefits
The long lifespan of satin chrome is one of its key benefits. Our high-quality Satin Chrome finishes undergo more than 300 hours of sea salt corrosion testing.
Limitations
Satin chrome is suited to a wide range of products. As this is a standard finish across architectural door hardware, it can be difficult to differentiate between high-end and average quality finishes and this can be considered a limitation.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm, pH-neutral soapy water and a soft cloth.
POLISHED CHROME
POLISHED CHROME
Layers of chrome, copper and nickel are electroplated on top of brass and then polished to achieve a bright, silver-like appearance.
Features & Benefits
The long lifespan of polished chrome is one of its key benefits. Our high-quality polished chrome finishes undergo more than 300 hours of sea salt corrosion testing.
Applications
Polished chrome is suited to a wide range of products. As this is a standard finish across architectural door hardware, it can be difficult to differentiate between high-end and average quality finishes and this can be considered a limitation.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm, pH-neutral soapy water and a soft cloth.
POLISHED NICKEL
POLISHED NICKEL
The softest of all finishes, polished nickel has the appearance of luxurious jewellery. Its luminosity is achieved by using the same diamond cut polishing method invented by watchmaker Patek Philippe.
Features & Benefits
The polished nickel finish maximises the refraction of light in door hardware designs and lends itself to beautifully to intricate designs.
Applications
A first choice of finishes for Art Deco interiors of the 1950s, it is also suitable to art nouveau styles. The Art Deco collection is featured in it’s entirety as available in polished nickel.
Care & Maintenance
Polished Nickel can scratch over time is not suitably cared for. Just like a precious piece of jewellery, it should be regularly cleaned and buffed. Clean with soft cloth, warm water and pH-neutral soap. Clean thoroughly to avoid residue build-up, which can eat away of the nickel finish.
OIL-RUBBED BRONZE
OIL-RUBBED BRONZE
The oil-rubbed bronze finish gives products a regal dark brown lustre. Products are bathed in a chemical bath to etch a consistent bronze finish to the brass.
Features & Benefits
Much like antique brass, the oil-rubbed bronze finish is design to wear over time to reveal the beautiful lustre of the base brass. The natural process occurs the more the products are touched.
Applications
Oil-rubbed bronze is suited to contemporary, modernist and classical interiors and is available for most products across our collections.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft cloth. The oil-rubbed bronze finish does not require chemicals, water or soap for cleaning.
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